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One Perfect Couple: Der New-York-Times-Bestseller | »Köstlich düster und absolut fesselnd.« LUCY FOLEY by Ruth Ware
102 reviews
amyradak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What an intense ride! Ruth Ware is the master of making a reader feel suspense on behalf of her characters. I felt the despair and anxiety right along with the stranded reality show contestants as their resources dwindled and the minor group tensions escalated to abject control and even murder. The setting was also very well portrayed and I felt like I could picture the island they were on.
But this book was more than just an engaging survival story with high stakes - the author tackled some serious 'meat' among the thriller elements. Ware very deftly made a case for just how toxic a not-openly-racist/sexist-but-'just-asking-questions' podcast bro can be. I was impressed at how she so accurately portrayed a victim's perspective of the control, gaslighting, and misogyny Connor doled out. I found myself, along with the FMC, being able to not quite put my finger on how he was manipulating them, to the point where I almost questioned if I/the characters were really experiencing what they were. The author then also led me to feel fully enraged at Connor once it became clear that any ethical explanation for his withholding resources was gone, and it became clear he wasn't the rational, protective hero but a controlling abuser activelyplotting murder.
The book provided a satisfying resolution, but didn't tie things up with a pretty bow. Lila and the three other womenwho survived the ordeal will forever be haunted with what happened on the island, and question what guilt, if any, they'll carry for causing Connor's death when it was ultimately a life-or-death situation for them. They'll also feel the weight of essentially canonizing such a sick twisted villian so that they can all continue to live the lives he tried to take from them. Lots to continue to ponder on after finishing the book.
But this book was more than just an engaging survival story with high stakes - the author tackled some serious 'meat' among the thriller elements. Ware very deftly made a case for just how toxic a not-openly-racist/sexist-but-'just-asking-questions' podcast bro can be. I was impressed at how she so accurately portrayed a victim's perspective of the control, gaslighting, and misogyny Connor doled out. I found myself, along with the FMC, being able to not quite put my finger on how he was manipulating them, to the point where I almost questioned if I/the characters were really experiencing what they were. The author then also led me to feel fully enraged at Connor once it became clear that any ethical explanation for his withholding resources was gone, and it became clear he wasn't the rational, protective hero but a controlling abuser actively
The book provided a satisfying resolution, but didn't tie things up with a pretty bow. Lila and the three other women
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide
simplyshaylak's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Totally was not expecting this to be a female driven narrative. I liked how “normal” the main character was and how you go to hear her inner thoughts constantly as part of the story but it did get a little over the top after a while which is why I didn’t give it 5stars. I would also say, the title is somewhat misleading. This book got me very unexpectedly but in the best way as it was full of suspense and a storyline I never saw coming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
delaneyanne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Physical abuse
sarahmeshille's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
garnerhachen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Domestic abuse
ladyslipper22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It was a good book but the whole time I felt like it was missing something
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
theinstabookworm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Audiobooks may be the way I read Ruth Ware's books from now on. I wasn't planning to read two of her books back-to-back, but I put this one on hold in July last year and it just became available this week.
The audiobook helps you feel for the characters more than if you were physically reading. One of the characters is named Santana and the other characters shortened her name to Santa, which made me cringe. The chapters are short, which makes this bingeable. The way the narrator pronounced "insulin" also made me cringe. 😂 I didn't guess the twists. I will say that the reality TV storyline is minimal, and it quickly shifts to a stranded on a deserted island vibe. I wouldn't consider that to be a spoiler but rather something you should know so that you go in to this book with the right expectations.
The audiobook helps you feel for the characters more than if you were physically reading. One of the characters is named Santana and the other characters shortened her name to Santa, which made me cringe. The chapters are short, which makes this bingeable. The way the narrator pronounced "insulin" also made me cringe. 😂 I didn't guess the twists. I will say that the reality TV storyline is minimal, and it quickly shifts to a stranded on a deserted island vibe. I wouldn't consider that to be a spoiler but rather something you should know so that you go in to this book with the right expectations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Murder
beeyes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gore and Suicide
s_thomas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail